At this year’s Riot Fest, a manifold of performers showed up and showed out at the Chicago-based punk festival. From Taylor Acorn and Death Cab For Cutie to Sleep Token and Death Grips, there was a fabulous set for every kind of alternative fan. Of course, the fest closed out with a 2.5-hour, career-spanning headline performance from The Cure on Sunday, September 17. Playing tracks from Japanese Whispers all the way to Disintegration and Pornography, fans were treated to top hits and B-sides alike, including an eight-song encore. If you’re feeling a bit of FOMO, this setlist definitely won’t cure… Read more »
Ah, music festival season is slowly coming to an end. The greatest time of year, spanning from April to September, is when we can enjoy our favorite artists at outdoor venues and under the stars. Riot Fest is one of these final events of the season, returning to Chicago on September 15 for an unforgettable weekend of performances. And now, Taylor Acorn is joining Riot Fest’s impressive lineup of artists. Surprising fans with the news on Instagram, the singer posted the fest’s flyer with a caption in all caps, “SEE YOU AT RIOT FEST SEPT. 16!!!” The news comes as… Read more »
Riot Fest, one of the most eagerly-awaited music festivals of the year, has just announced its mind-blowing 3-day lineup for 2023. This year’s headliners are none other than the legendary Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service/Death Cab For Cutie, Queens Of The Stone Age, Turnstile, and The Mars Volta. But the excitement doesn’t end there. Riot Fest has managed to assemble an incredible array of talent to round out the lineup. Head Automatica, Tegan and Sara, 100 gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Say Anything, AFI, and many other fan favorites will grace the stage. The full list of artists promises… Read more »
idobi photographer Megan Leetz covered Riot Fest in Chicago.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] It’s time to talk about Riot Fest. Josh has exciting news about the concert and he’ll dive into it between playing tracks from Small Pools, Sir Sly, and Manchester Orchestra. It’s all here, on idobi Radio.
httpvh://youtu.be/oa1y095rWqc Eddie and Chris caught up with Matt & Kim at Denver’s Riot Fest stop. We apologize for Jason’s horrible camera skills. His finger makes a cameo.
httpvh://youtu.be/ZyS5Ih_65Ww Jason and Chris caught up with New Beat Fund at Denver’s Riot Fest stop, with some unexpected cameos.
Following the exciting announcement that Daisy Grenade has joined the Public Consumption and DCD2 Records earlier this month, the band has issued an extended version of their 2022 EP, Cult Classic, featuring their latest tenacious single “Got It Bad” and the never-before-heard “Riot.” The EP’s newest single, “Riot,” takes the duo’s enthralling cotton candy-colored pop-punk sound to new heights. Ringing in your ears right of the rip, “Riot” opens with a punchy guitar riff and throbbing drumming, the song exudes an unapologetic rebellious spirit reminiscent of early aughts feminism. The lyrics channel a sense of defiance and empowerment, encouraging listeners… Read more »
This week on Geek Girl Riot we’re grabbing the popcorn and sharing our thoughts on The Lion King, Mulan, and other Disney remakes. We also talk the The Farewell and spotlight the Lakefront Film Fest!
Hear us recap the National Book Festival, SPX, and review Craig Shaefer’s new book, Harmony Black.
